Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
San Francisco and Palm Springs are in the UTC-8 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Take your pick of 56 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport flights. The 08:15 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Alaska Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:28.
Your SFO to PSP flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
You can travel nonstop to Palm Springs, the United States. Book a ticket with one of these carriers offering direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport:
United is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With a dependable 81.86% of services arriving on schedule, United has the best on-time performance for SFO to PSP flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and PSP:
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
Right now, R 1,144 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,288. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book five months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SFO to PSP.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Landing cheap flights from SFO to PSP is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, 78% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to SFO:
Arriving at Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
Consider booking a hotel near PSP if you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Palm Springs International Airport rental car and discover Palm Springs and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Dollar are top providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Palm Springs International Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to central Palm Springs
The street address for PSP is 3400 East Tahquitz-Canyon Way.
From Palm Springs International Airport, Palm Springs is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
When to fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
April is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Palm Springs in July.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Palm Springs, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to PSP in December. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Palm Springs. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
Phoenix is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 418 kilometres east of Palm Springs. No journey is complete without a visit to Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum.
